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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 ... Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...7 OptionalAccessories ...7 GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 ... Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 1-7 Connectors Introduction 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: GA-945GMF-DS2 BIOS Ver. : F1a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 6 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 67 4-2 Troubleshooting 72 - 6 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 58 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8718 VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2 /GA-945GMF-DS2 USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN IT8718 VGA COMA LPT GA-945GM-S2/GA-945GM-DS2 /GA-945GMF-DS2 USB 1394 USB LAN F_AUDIO BATTERY CLR_CMOS AUDIO SYS_FAN PCIE_16 RTL8111B PCI1 PCI2 CD_IN PCIE_1 CODEC SPDIF_IO FDD Intel® 945G DDRII1 DDRII2 BIOS TSB43AB23 Intel® ICH7 COMB F1_1394 F2_1394 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 SATAII2 IDE ATX CI F_PANEL SATAII1 SATAII3 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 8 -
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Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 ... Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945G DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM(Note) Dual Channel Memory Intel® ICH7 BIOS ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports TSB43AB23 2 PCI 3 IEEE 1394a PCI CLK (33 MHz) CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports...
Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 9 - Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) VGA PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 ... Processor CPU CLK+/-(266/200/133 MHz) Host Interface Intel® 945G DDRII 667/533/400 MHz DIMM(Note) Dual Channel Memory Intel® ICH7 BIOS ATA-33/66/100 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports TSB43AB23 2 PCI 3 IEEE 1394a PCI CLK (33 MHz) CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Ports...
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...-DS2. Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1... Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) ...
...-DS2. Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. "*" Only the GA-945GM-DS2/GA-945GMF-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 13 - English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1... Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)(Note 3) Supports Xpress Install Supports Xpress Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) ...
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... requires all of the CPU. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard... since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal ...
... requires all of the CPU. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 14 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard... since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of the CPU with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal ...
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... by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges...
... by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 16 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges...
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... install/ uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup... BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. To release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Read the...
... install/ uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup... BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. To release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 18 - Read the...
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... groove in order to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7 1 - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two...
... groove in order to work properly. 1 SATAII2 7 1 SATAII0 7 SATAII3 1 7 SATAII1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 7 1 - 23 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two...
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Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Hardware Installation To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 -
Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. Hardware Installation To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND - 29 -
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... that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility...save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - To exit the Help Window press . English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to the CMOS SRAM. ...
... that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility...save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - To exit the Help Window press . English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to the CMOS SRAM. ...
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... from the exact settings for stability. 3. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for 945GMF-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/13/2006-I945-6A79TG0ZC-00 : Boot Menu Use...
... from the exact settings for stability. 3. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 32 - English : Boot Menu Select boot sequence for 945GMF-DS2 F1a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, : Boot Menu 10/13/2006-I945-6A79TG0ZC-00 : Boot Menu Use...
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English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power...to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all...
English Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power...to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all...
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..., , . Through Dec. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - You can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no ...IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. time clock. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter"...
..., , . Through Dec. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 34 - You can use one of the two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no ...IDE/SATA devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. time clock. IDE Channel 2, 3 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter"...
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...system boot will stop for a keyboard error; English Access Mode Use this information. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch .... Halt on the motherboard, or 640 K for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. BIOS Setup it will not stop for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory ...
...system boot will stop for a keyboard error; English Access Mode Use this information. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of the BIOS. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch .... Halt on the motherboard, or 640 K for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. This is 3 mode Floppy Drive. BIOS Setup it will not stop for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory ...
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... your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press...
... your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 36 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press...
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... function. - 37 - Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function...
... function. - 37 - Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. BIOS Setup party hardware monitor utility is only working for windows XP. (Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function...
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... set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Auto Combined BIOS will be ignored. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to...
... set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Auto Combined BIOS will be ignored. Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use ; 4 for SATA and the other for GA-945GMF-DS2. GA-945GM(F)-(D)S2 Motherboard - 38 - SATA Port 0/2 Set to...
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Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled ... users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 39 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN ...
Azalia Codec Auto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Azalia audio function. BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled ... users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST. Only for GA-945GMF-DS2. - 39 - Enabled Disabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN ...
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...Using LPT port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using LPT port as ECP & EPP mode. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4...boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 41 - Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable ...
...Using LPT port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using LPT port as ECP & EPP mode. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4...boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. English Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 41 - Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable ...